The countdown to summer is on and Four Pillars Hotels is offering stays that promise unforgettable and great value getaways for the whole family over the school holiday period.  With bed and breakfast breaks starting from just £30 per person per night - representing 20% off best available rates -and children stay and eat breakfast for free*, now is the time to book a break at one of Four Pillars Hotel's six delightful hotels set in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

Summer breaks with Four Pillars Hotels include:

Rural retreat at Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel, Gloucestershire: Perfect for those looking for a luxury country house style break, this gorgeous Grade II listed Victorian mansion is set in breath-taking countryside.   Guests stay in charming rooms, some with original features such as exposed beams and four poster beds, and can enjoy delicious meals in a choice of two restaurants - the elegant 'Moreton's' with its exciting menu of locally sourced food or the sixty foot high 'Atrium' which is light and airy and is ideal for a snack or a delicious afternoon tea.  The city of Bristol is also conveniently close for shopping and exploring. 

Active break at Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, Cotswolds:  This contemporary hotel is set in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park which offers a diverse range of action packed activities - everything from sailing to horse riding and fishing to cycling.  There is also the hotel's fantastic Spa 6 for pampering with its extensive range of Decléor treatments plus a Champagne nail bar.  There is a choice of dining - be it contemporary cuisine in the Brasserie or traditional British food in The Old Boathouse Pub.  Guests can also dine al fresco on summer evenings by the lakeside.  Perfect for families, the hotel has a children's games room, outside playgrounds plus family swim times in the leisure club.  The hotel also has luxury self-catering apartments which combine the flexibility of a self-catering holiday with the convenience of the hotel's facilities on site.  These stylish self-catering apartments are ideal for families, groups and couples. Prices start from £82.50 per apartment, per night. **

Best of both worlds - city and country escapes in and around Oxford:  Four Pillars Hotels offers four hotels in and around Oxford, each with their own unique style.  Choose from the Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel a short walk from the centre of Oxford and the riverside Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel set within Oxfordshire parkland - both ideally located for exploring this famous city renowned for its University, museums, shops and theatres.  For summer, Oxford will host the 'Oxford Beach' to give a taste of the seaside in the middle of England.  Visitors can expect to see deckchairs, palm trees, BBQs and more all set around a 'beach' in the Oxford Castle Quarter.  There is also the Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel close to the village of Bampton, which features as the fictitious Downton village of 'Downton Abbey' and Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel located in the historic town of Abingdon-on-Thames.  So, whether it's sightseeing, sunbathing or shopping that you choose, there is something for every family to enjoy this summer with Four Pillars Hotels. 

For full details and to book, visit: www.four-pillars.co.uk/summer or call 0800 374 692

Notes to Editors

*Rates listed are on a bed and breakfast or dinner, bed and breakfast basis as stated and are per person, per night, based on two people sharing a standard room for a minimum of two nights. On certain dates, rates are available for one night stays. Rates are available from Friday to Sunday from 1 June 2014 to 20 July 2014 and throughout the summer period, from Monday 21st July through to Sunday 3rd September 2014 inclusive. For bookings on these offers, full prepayment for the stay is required at time of booking and will be non-refundable and non-transferable. Fully flexible rates are also available, see our online booking system or call our Central Reservations. If you depart early, you will not receive a credit or refund for the unused nights. Rates are subject to promotional room availability and are only available on selected dates. Applicable to new bookings only.  Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Children stay and eat breakfast for free: Based on a maximum of two children sharing their parents' room and also includes complimentary breakfast. For children up to 12 years old, a charge of £5 per night will be made when dinner is taken. For 13-16 year olds dinner will be charged as taken. Children aged four and under will not be charged for dinner.

**Self-Catering Breaks

Rates are valid for the dates shown. One bedroom apartments will accommodate a maximum of two people and the two bedroom apartments will accommodate a maximum of four people. Rates are subject to promotional room availability. Applicable to new bookings only.  Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Separate terms apply for self-catering breaks.

See www.four-pillars.co.uk/summer for full terms and conditions.

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About Four Pillars Hotels:

Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, Four Pillars Hotels operates six predominantly four star hotels in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire with an inventory of over 900 rooms.  The company's operating philosophy is that it “does the simple things well” – essentially a no-fuss approach to quality hospitality offering comprehensive facilities together with swift and friendly service at competitive rates.  Four Pillars Hotels are located in Witney, The Cotswolds, Oxford, and south Gloucestershire.  For reservations, please access the website at www.four-pillars.co.uk.